Damascus chisels

[woodnick]

Does anyone have or know anything about "Damascus Razor Edge" chisels? Like: when made, were made, and in what sizes.

 

[cskipper]

I don't, but surely someone will come along who does.

 

[PeteM]

Check here:
http://www.japanwoodworker.com/dept.asp?dept_id=12766

 

[woodnick]

Damascus Razor Edge chisels are antique and are made of very hard steel, that holds a very good edge. I know that they were made in 1 1/2" and 2" widths and would like to know if they were made in any other widths.

 

[4yanks]

Check here:
http://www.japanwoodworker.com/dept.asp?dept_id=12766

At least they're not expensive.8-O

 

[Dusty Sawyer]

DANG !!! Thank you for posting this. I have one of these and have never known what it is. Never have used it much, but I have noticed that the steel is of a very high quality and does in fact hold a good edge.

Not that I had plans to dispense with it, it's been a bit of a conversation piece, but now I know what it is.

Thanks

 

[woodnick]

David, What size is it?